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Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA: 30 Years

Past exhibition
22 May - 7 June 2024 London
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  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Rannoch Moor Oil on linen 28 x 36 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Rannoch Moor
    Oil on linen
    28 x 36 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Blue Anchor, Hammersmith Oil on linen 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Blue Anchor, Hammersmith
    Oil on linen
    16 x 16 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Soft Light, Ardnamurchan Oil on linen 30 x 34 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Soft Light, Ardnamurchan
    Oil on linen
    30 x 34 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Constantine Bay, Cornwall Oil on linen 16 x 20 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Constantine Bay, Cornwall
    Oil on linen
    16 x 20 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Early Autumn Fields, Ayrshire Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Early Autumn Fields, Ayrshire
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Crovie Oil on linen 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Crovie
    Oil on linen
    16 x 16 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Island Driftwood Mixed media 16 x 20 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Island Driftwood
    Mixed media
    16 x 20 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Deserted Beach, Harris Oil on linen 16 x 28 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Deserted Beach, Harris
    Oil on linen
    16 x 28 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Evening Sky, Polzeath Oil on linen 16 x 28 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Evening Sky, Polzeath
    Oil on linen
    16 x 28 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Figures Heading for the Shore, Iona Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Figures Heading for the Shore, Iona
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Crag Path, Aldeburgh Ink on paper 8 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Crag Path, Aldeburgh
    Ink on paper
    8 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Fishing Boats, Aldeburgh Ink on paper 8 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Fishing Boats, Aldeburgh
    Ink on paper
    8 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Cottages at Sandend Mixed media 8 x 14 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Cottages at Sandend
    Mixed media
    8 x 14 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Into the Light, Kildonan Oil on linen 24 x 28 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Into the Light, Kildonan
    Oil on linen
    24 x 28 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Isle of Rum and Driftwood Oil on linen 28 x 30 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Isle of Rum and Driftwood
    Oil on linen
    28 x 30 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Jura from Kilmory Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Jura from Kilmory
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Studio Poppies Oil on linen 24 x 20 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Studio Poppies
    Oil on linen
    24 x 20 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Sand Dunes, Iona Oil on linen 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Sand Dunes, Iona
    Oil on linen
    16 x 16 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Rum and Eigg from Ardnamurchan Oil on linen 14 x 28 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Rum and Eigg from Ardnamurchan
    Oil on linen
    14 x 28 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA San Marco Reflections Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    San Marco Reflections
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Small Isles from Ardnamurchan Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Small Isles from Ardnamurchan
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA South Lookout, Aldeburgh Oil on linen 24 x 28 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    South Lookout, Aldeburgh
    Oil on linen
    24 x 28 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Winter Afternoon, Glasgow Oil on linen 20 x 18 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Winter Afternoon, Glasgow
    Oil on linen
    20 x 18 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Studio Still Life Oil on linen 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Studio Still Life
    Oil on linen
    16 x 16 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Surfers on Polzeath Beach Oil on linen 16 x 20 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Surfers on Polzeath Beach
    Oil on linen
    16 x 20 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA View to Arran from Ardrossan Oil on linen 16 x 20 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    View to Arran from Ardrossan
    Oil on linen
    16 x 20 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA, Villa Cipressi, Lake Como
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA, Villa Cipressi, Lake Como
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Villa on Lake Garda Oil on linen 24 x 18 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Villa on Lake Garda
    Oil on linen
    24 x 18 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA West Beach, St Andrews Oil on board 12 x 14 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    West Beach, St Andrews
    Oil on board
    12 x 14 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Fishing Boat, Macduff Mixed media 10 x 10 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Fishing Boat, Macduff
    Mixed media
    10 x 10 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Boat Repairs, Macduff Oil on linen 28 x 34 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Boat Repairs, Macduff
    Oil on linen
    28 x 34 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Winter Morning, Ardnamurchan Oil on board 14 x 14 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Winter Morning, Ardnamurchan
    Oil on board
    14 x 14 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Yacht Morning, Portofino Oil on linen 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Yacht Morning, Portofino
    Oil on linen
    16 x 16 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Clouds Building over Thorpeness Oil on linen 12 x 12 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Clouds Building over Thorpeness
    Oil on linen
    12 x 12 "
    Sold
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Constantine Bay Oil on canvas 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Constantine Bay
    Oil on canvas
    16 x 16 "
  • Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA Trevone Bay Oil on canvas 16 x 16 "
    Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA
    Trevone Bay
    Oil on canvas
    16 x 16 "
    £ 3,000.00
About
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA, 'View to Iken from Snape', Oil on linen, 16 x 20 inches
Robert Kelsey DA MUniv PAI FRSA, 'View to Iken from Snape', Oil on linen, 16 x 20 inches

2024 is a year of celebration, marking three decades since Robert’s debut solo exhibition with us - an incredible milestone. Starting his journey in Glasgow in 1949, Kelsey was schooled at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art. Mentored by renowned teachers like David Donaldson, Alexander Goudie, and James Robertson, he then embarked on a journey to mould budding artists as a teacher.

 

In a turn of events, Kelsey left his teaching career in 1995 to become a full-time painter. His reputation has soared since then, making him one of Scotland’s most sought-after contemporary artists, especially for his breath-taking coastline depictions. Kelsey’s talent lies in his ability to bring his personal experiences to life on canvas. His Scottish landscapes are a riot of colours, with the Scottish islands being a fan favourite. His exquisite use of bright colours and pristine depiction of
sand and water makes his work simply irresistible. 

 

Robert’s paintings are a captivating quest to capture the translucent light around the world. This passion drives him to create diverse paintings where he masterfully captures the varying light effects. Awarded a Diploma of Artist Membership for The Paisley Art Institute in 1998 (P.A.I.), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in 2009 (FRSA), and serving as the President of Glasgow Art Club, Kelsey’s achievements are inspiring. His stunning work graces the collections of esteemed patrons like the Duke of Bedford, The Fleming Collection, and Paisley Art Gallery
and Museum.


 Winter Afternoon, Glasgow, Oil on linen, 20 x 18 inches 

 

“To reflect on 30 years of a working relationship is a humbling experience. Robert Kelsey has been a constant throughout all our stages of our gallery. My admiration is not only focused on the professional but also the personal. The relationship between my parents and the Kelseys has been a huge influence in my life and has been a guide to navigating the dealer and artist relationship successfully. Robert’s achievement to continue to be one of our most successful artists is a testament to him and we are incredibly grateful to him and to his wife Jean. Thank you, Robert.”

 

-Meg Thompson

 

Robert Kelsey catalogues will be posted 3rd of May 2024 and paintings are avaible upon reciving the catalogue. 

 

 
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